Local academy SKHY FC returned from the 2013 Dallas Cup last month after ending the group phase with three defeats in the under-13 category.
The local outfit, which has made it their business to take local players to the prestigious Concacaf youth tournament on an annual basis, suffered a 4-0 loss to Arsenal FC of California, 3-0 to RCL Monterrey of Mexico and 5-0 to EDP TIP of East Brunswick. They also lost 4-0 to Whitakere City FC of Auckland in an opening 60 minute scrimmage.
Generally though, the outing was a seen as a beneficial experience to the youth players who stayed at the homes of local football families (Homestay program) in Dallas.
The Dallas Cup, sponsored by Dr Pepper received live television exposure on Time Warner Cable and included several top teams such as Manchester United, La Galaxy, Fulham and Club America among another 100 teams.